AQA GCSE History: Normans - Lessons 11&12 - Feudalism and Government

Created for the new AQA GCSE: Lessons recap on William’s attempts to keep control of England before focussing on the feudal system. Similarities and differences between the Norman system and the Anglo-Saxon are identified and pupils learn how William and the Normans used the feudal system to increase control.

Homework and lesson 2 focus on the Norman use of military service and their systems of government (there is again some focus on similarities and differences). Key terms of primogeniture and feudal incidents are also covered. Lessons conclude with a ‘How convincing is this interpretation?’ question either for discussion or class to attempt.

Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory.

Textbook references:

INVASION, PLAGUE AND MURDER - Oxford
Hodder: Norman England 1066-c.1100 by Helena Clarke